Installing Stove Pipe Through Attic

Alternatively the kits are available online or at a wood burning stove accessory store.

Installing stove pipe through attic.

A flue pipe must never pass through a combustible floor or ceiling or through an attic roof space closet or concealed space. 450 mm 18 in. Typically a chimney pipe must terminate at least 3. The termination cap is installed above this point.

With the provided screws attach the adapter to the pipe. If you live in an area where frost occurs add an insulated duct sleeve to the portion of pipe in the attic. Install the slip connector or telescoping section last. When you have the universal adapter connected lower the first section of the chimney pipe through the flashing and through the support box.

Sheet metal screws and seal the seams with aluminum faced duct tape not regular cloth backed duct tape. Some manufacturers include a pipe kit with the stove. The minimum clearance may be reduced by 50 percent to 225 mm 9 in if suitable shielding is installed either on the pipe or on the combustible surface. Screw the ductwork together with 1 4 in.

Determine the number of chimney pipe lengths required. Wood stoves can get very very hot during use. Minimum clearance from combustible material. The chimney must extend at least 3 feet above the highest point where it passes through the roof and be at least 2 foot higher than any part of the building within a horizontal distance of 10 feet figure 2.

Finally install the hood. Observe your stove s clearance rating when picking a suitable spot. Joe shows you how to make an attic insulation shield when space is an issue. Your stove clearance can depend on where you live whether your residence s.

Last fasten each section of stovepipe with self tapping screws. Installation of the stove pipe is the same as for vertical installation. Start with the rigid sections and work from the stove to the wall. Cut the hole for the duct attach it then install the roof cap.

After trimming your pipe use black furnace cement to seal between each piece and three sheet metal screws at each joint. Radiating heat from the stove can pose a hazard to nearby walls and furniture so wood stoves generally have a specified clearance a minimum safe distance between the stove and nearby floors and walls.